Agenda spine

4 items as recorded in the packet and minutes.

1. 1Call to Order

   Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of agenda.

   Agenda was approved as presented.

   • meeting administration

   Approved
   p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Agenda1\. Call to Order · Pledge of Allegiance . Roll Call · Approve Agendap. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesMayor Hybben called the session to order at 6:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Roll call by City Clerk Johnson. Present: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville. Absent: None.p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

2. 2Approval of Proposed Fees from BerganKDV for Audit Services through 2027

   Approval of proposed BerganKDV audit-service fees through 2027.

   Resolution 2025-XX accepting BerganKDV audit fees for 2025-2027 carried 5 ayes.

   • BerganKDV audit services

   Approved
   p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Agenda2\. Approval of Proposed Fees from BerganKDV for Audit Servies through 2027.p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed Minutes2\. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED FEES FOM BERGAN/KDV FOR AUDIT SERVICES THROUGH 2027 MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

3. 3Discussion of Proposed 2026 Budget with Financial Consultant Yager

   Discussion of the proposed 2026 budget with Financial Consultant Yager.

   No budget adoption was recorded; council discussed line items and listed follow-up actions for later meetings.

   • 2026 budget
   • bucket truck
   • recycling center
   • fire-service billing

   Discussion only
   p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Agenda3\. Discussion of Proposed 2026 Budget with Financial Consultant Yager.p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed Minutes## 3. 2026 BUDGET DISCUSSION Consultant Yager went through the memo and made changes since the last meeting.p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesThe council went through the budget line by line by department to see where changes could be made.p. 2↗August 20, 2025 Signed Minutes· 3rd Budget meeting to be held September 3rd at 6:00 pm

4. 4Adjourn

   Adjournment.

   Adjournment motion carried 5 ayes.

   • meeting administration

   Approved
   p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Agenda4\. Adjournp. 2↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO ADJOURN. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

Issues addressed

What this meeting did about specific topics, organized by issue rather than by document.

• BerganKDV audit services for 2025-2027

  The Council approved Resolution 2025-XX accepting BerganKDV's proposed audit-service fees for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 audits, including financial-statement audit fees, drafting fees, and a possible single-audit range if applicable.

  Agenda: 2. Motions: M2. Speakers: Council Member Breyen, Council Member Rainville.

• Proposed 2026 city budget and levy

  Financial Consultant Yager reviewed the proposed 2026 budget, and the Council went through the budget by department to look for possible changes. No preliminary levy or final budget was adopted at this work session; follow-up items were assigned and another budget meeting was set.

  Agenda: 3. Speakers: Financial Consultant Yager, Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, Council Member Rainville.

• Possible bucket truck auction purchase

  Public Works Supervisor Glaze raised the possibility of bidding on a bucket truck at auction. The Council asked for more information about need, use, and alternatives, and the minutes state that if the amount reached $50,000 or more the discussion would be tabled until August 27.

  Agenda: 3. Speakers: Public Works Supervisor Glaze.

• Capital and special-fund items in the proposed 2026 budget

  The proposed 2026 budget materials included park improvements, turnout gear, building study and council-chamber work, road improvements including a county project, and equipment replacement items. These were part of the budget discussion and were not separately approved at this meeting.

  Agenda: 3. Speakers: Financial Consultant Yager, Public Works Supervisor Glaze.

• Recycling center memo and follow-up discussion

  The minutes assigned Council members to review Council Member Rainville's recycling-center memo and send questions to Natalie before the August 27 meeting, when the issue was to be discussed.

  Agenda: 3. Speakers: Council Member Rainville, City Clerk Johnson.

Motions and votes

3 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

• M1MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.

  moved by Council Member Rainville, seconded by Council Member Breyen

  Passed

  • YMayor Hybben
  • YCouncil Member Breyen
  • YCouncil Member Glaser
  • YCouncil Member Swenson
  • YCouncil Member Rainville

  p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville. Absent: None.p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN TO APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. 5 AYES, MOTION CARRIED.

• M2MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027.

  moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Council Member Rainville

  Passed

  • YMayor Hybben
  • YCouncil Member Breyen
  • YCouncil Member Glaser
  • YCouncil Member Swenson
  • YCouncil Member Rainville

  p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville. Absent: None.p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

• M3MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO ADJOURN.

  moved by Council Member Breyen, seconded by Council Member Rainville

  Passed

  • YMayor Hybben
  • YCouncil Member Breyen
  • YCouncil Member Glaser
  • YCouncil Member Swenson
  • YCouncil Member Rainville

  p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesPresent: Mayor Hybben, Council Member Breyen, Council Member Glaser, Council Member Swenson, and Council Member Rainville. Absent: None.p. 2↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesMOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO ADJOURN. 5 AYES. MOTION CARRIED.

Money discussed

Each figure links back to the document it came from. When the council voted on the amount, the motion is shown.

• 2025 BerganKDV audit of financial statements

  2025 audit of financial statements for the City of Nowthen.

  contract · BerganKDV audit fees · FY 2025

  $23,850

  outflow

  Council voted: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. Passed
  p. 2↗August 20, 2025 PacketPricing for the year ending December 31, 2025 o $ 23,850 for the audit of the financial statements for the City of Nowthen.

• 2025 BerganKDV financial-statement drafting

  2025 drafting of financial statements.

  contract · BerganKDV audit fees · FY 2025

  $3,425

  outflow

  Council voted: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. Passed
  p. 2↗August 20, 2025 Packeto $ 3,425 for the drafting of the financial statements.

• 2025 BerganKDV single audit low estimate

  Low end of 2025 single audit range for each major federal program, if applicable.

  estimate · BerganKDV single audit estimate · FY 2025

  $4,500

  outflow

  Council voted: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. Passed
  p. 2↗August 20, 2025 Packeto \$ 4,500 - \$ 6,500 for the single audit of each major federal program, if applicable.

• 2025 BerganKDV single audit high estimate

  High end of 2025 single audit range for each major federal program, if applicable.

  estimate · BerganKDV single audit estimate · FY 2025

  $6,500

  outflow

  Council voted: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. Passed
  p. 2↗August 20, 2025 Packeto \$ 4,500 - \$ 6,500 for the single audit of each major federal program, if applicable.

• 2026 BerganKDV audit of financial statements

  2026 audit of financial statements for the City of Nowthen.

  contract · BerganKDV audit fees · FY 2026

  $24,750

  outflow

  Council voted: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. Passed
  p. 2↗August 20, 2025 PacketPricing for the year ending December 31, 2026 o $ 24,750 for the audit of the financial statements for the City of Nowthen.

• 2026 BerganKDV financial-statement drafting

  2026 drafting of financial statements.

  contract · BerganKDV audit fees · FY 2026

  $3,550

  outflow

  Council voted: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. Passed
  p. 2↗August 20, 2025 Packeto $ 3,550 for the drafting of the financial statements.

• 2027 BerganKDV audit of financial statements

  2027 audit of financial statements for the City of Nowthen.

  contract · BerganKDV audit fees · FY 2027

  $25,685

  outflow

  Council voted: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. Passed
  p. 2↗August 20, 2025 Packet# Pricing for the year ending December 31, 2027 o $ 25,685 for the audit of the financial statements for the City of Nowthen.

• 2027 BerganKDV financial-statement drafting

  2027 drafting of financial statements.

  contract · BerganKDV audit fees · FY 2027

  $3,685

  outflow

  Council voted: MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BREYEN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RAINVILLE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-XX ACCEPTING THE FEES FOR BERGANKDV AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2025-2026-2027. Passed
  p. 2↗August 20, 2025 Packeto $ 3,685 for the drafting of the financial statements.

• overall proposed 2026 levy increase

  Overall proposed increase in the levy.

  levy · proposed 2026 levy increase · FY 2026

  $212,145

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 4↗August 20, 2025 Packetstaff is proposing an overall increase in the levy of $212,145. $194,630 of the increase is for existing & new debt. $17,515 increase is for general fund operations.

• proposed 2026 debt-service levy increase

  Portion of the proposed levy increase for existing and new debt.

  debt_service · proposed 2026 levy increase · FY 2026

  $194,630

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 4↗August 20, 2025 Packetstaff is proposing an overall increase in the levy of $212,145. $194,630 of the increase is for existing & new debt. $17,515 increase is for general fund operations.

• proposed 2026 general-fund levy increase

  Portion of the proposed levy increase for general fund operations.

  levy · proposed 2026 levy increase · FY 2026

  $17,515

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 4↗August 20, 2025 Packetstaff is proposing an overall increase in the levy of $212,145. $194,630 of the increase is for existing & new debt. $17,515 increase is for general fund operations.

• planned use of general fund balance stated in memo

  Planned use of general fund balance stated in the budget memo.

  budget · proposed 2026 general fund · FY 2026

  $387,420

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 4↗August 20, 2025 PacketThere is also a planned use of general fund balance of ($387,420). Total general fund operating expenditure budgets are increasing by $14,340 in 2026.

• planned use of general fund balance shown in summary

  Use of fund balance shown in the General Fund Budget Summary.

  budget · proposed 2026 general fund · FY 2026

  $386,920

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 6↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>USE OF FUND BALANCE</td> <td>10,062</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>71,915</td> <td>386,920</td> <td>438.0%</td>

• proposed increase in general fund operating expenditures

  Increase in total general fund operating expenditure budgets.

  budget · proposed 2026 general fund · FY 2026

  $14,340

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 4↗August 20, 2025 PacketTotal general fund operating expenditure budgets are increasing by $14,340 in 2026.

• proposed 2026 general fund total revenues and uses

  Total proposed 2026 general fund revenues and total expenditures and uses.

  budget · proposed 2026 general fund · FY 2026

  $2,793,920

  unknown

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 6↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>TOTAL REVENUES</td> <td>2,259,193</td> <td>2,343,339</td> <td>2,336,066</td> <td>2,465,080</td> <td>2,793,920</td> <td>13.3%</td>p. 6↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>TOTAL EXPENDITURES &amp; USES</td> <td>2,259,193</td> <td>2,331,765</td> <td>2,280,628</td> <td>2,465,080</td> <td>2,793,920</td> <td>13.3%</td>

• proposed 2026 general fund expenditures

  Total proposed 2026 general fund expenditures before financing uses.

  expenditure · proposed 2026 general fund · FY 2026

  $2,471,920

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 6↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>TOTAL EXPENDITURES</td> <td>2,092,813</td> <td>2,318,265</td> <td>2,273,128</td> <td>2,457,580</td> <td>2,471,920</td> <td>0.6%</td>

• proposed 2026 general fund financing uses

  Total proposed 2026 general fund financing uses/transfers out.

  transfer · proposed 2026 general fund · FY 2026

  $322,000

  transfer

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 6↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>TOTAL FINANCING USES</td> <td>166,380</td> <td>13,500</td> <td>7,500</td> <td>7,500</td> <td>322,000</td> <td>4193.3%</td>

• proposed total 2026 levy

  Total 2026 levy shown in the budget comparison.

  levy · proposed 2026 levy · FY 2026

  $2,341,511

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 7↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>TOTAL LEVY</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2,129,366</td> <td>2,341,511</td> <td>212,145</td>

• proposed 2026 general fund levy

  Proposed 2026 general fund levy in the budget comparison.

  levy · proposed 2026 general fund levy · FY 2026

  $1,893,610

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 7↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>TOTAL EXPENDITURES</td> <td>2,465,080</td> <td>2,793,920</td> <td>328,840</td> <td>1,876,095</td> <td>1,893,610</td> <td>17,515</td>

• proposed 2026 debt-service levy

  Proposed 2026 debt levy in the budget comparison.

  debt_service · proposed 2026 debt levy · FY 2026

  $447,901

  inflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 7↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td></td> <td>451,720</td> <td>497,590</td> <td>45,870</td> <td>253,271</td> <td>447,901</td> <td>194,630</td>

• proposed 2026 sheriff's contract budget

  Proposed 2026 Sheriff's Contract budget.

  contract · proposed 2026 general fund departments · FY 2026

  $527,975

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 7↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>Sheriff's Contract</td> <td>490,795</td> <td>527,975</td> <td>37,180</td> <td>398,859</td> <td>436,616</td> <td>37,757</td>

• proposed 2026 fire management budget

  Proposed 2026 Fire Management budget.

  budget · proposed 2026 general fund departments · FY 2026

  $347,370

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 7↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>Fire Management</td> <td>314,120</td> <td>347,370</td> <td>33,250</td> <td>229,004</td> <td>238,856</td> <td>9,852</td>

• proposed 2026 public works budget

  Proposed 2026 Public Works budget.

  budget · proposed 2026 general fund departments · FY 2026

  $472,885

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 7↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>Public Works</td> <td>477,020</td> <td>472,885</td> <td>(4,135)</td> <td>432,601</td> <td>432,110</td> <td>(491)</td>

• proposed 2026 planning and zoning budget

  Proposed 2026 Planning and Zoning budget.

  budget · proposed 2026 general fund departments · FY 2026

  $95,580

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 7↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>Planning and Zoning</td> <td>88,080</td> <td>95,580</td> <td>7,500</td> <td>23,117</td> <td>46,147</td> <td>23,030</td>

• proposed 2026 legal budget

  Proposed 2026 Legal budget.

  budget · proposed 2026 general fund departments · FY 2026

  $89,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 7↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>Legal</td> <td>82,000</td> <td>89,000</td> <td>7,000</td> <td>65,452</td> <td>72,979</td> <td>7,527</td>

• proposed 2026 park improvement expenditures

  Proposed 2026 Park Improvement total expenditures.

  capital_project · park improvement fund · FY 2026

  $25,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 28↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td></td> <td>Total Expenditures</td> <td>52,219</td> <td>37,723</td> <td>1,029</td> <td>-</td> <td>25,000</td> <td>25,000</td> <td>100.00%</td>

• 9-hole disc trail improvement

  9-hole disc trail improvement.

  capital_project · park improvement fund · FY 2026

  $5,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 28↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td colspan="2"></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td colspan="2">9 hole disc trail imprv.</td> <td>5,000</td>

• Memorial Park improvement

  Memorial Park improvement.

  capital_project · park improvement fund · FY 2026

  $20,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 28↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td colspan="2">Memorial Park imprv.</td> <td>20,000</td>

• proposed 2026 turnout gear expenditure

  Proposed 2026 turn out gear expenditure.

  expenditure · turn out gear fund · FY 2026

  $25,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 28↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>408-42408-581</td> <td>Turn out Gear</td> <td>-</td> <td>7,269</td> <td>7,340</td> <td>7,500</td> <td>25,000</td> <td>17,500</td> <td>233.33%</td>

• proposed 2026 building improvement expenditures

  Proposed 2026 Building Improvement total expenditures.

  capital_project · building improvement fund · FY 2026

  $111,140

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 29↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td></td> <td>Total Expenditures</td> <td>66,349</td> <td>164,795</td> <td>1,672</td> <td>-</td> <td>111,140</td> <td>111,140</td> <td>100.00%</td>

• building study

  Building study.

  capital_project · building improvement fund · FY 2026

  $50,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 29↗August 20, 2025 PacketBuilding study 50,000

• Council Chamber remodel

  Council Chamber remodel.

  capital_project · building improvement fund · FY 2026

  $61,140

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 29↗August 20, 2025 PacketCouncil Chamber remodel 61,140

• proposed 2026 road improvement fund expenditures

  Proposed 2026 Road Improvement Fund total expenditures.

  capital_project · road improvement fund · FY 2026

  $734,175

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 30↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td></td> <td>Total Expenditures</td> <td>162,841</td> <td>547,330</td> <td>614,565</td> <td>555,400</td> <td>734,175</td> <td>178,775</td> <td>32.19%</td>

• proposed 2026 road improvements line

  Proposed 2026 Road Improvement Fund improvements line.

  capital_project · road improvement fund · FY 2026

  $584,175

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 30↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>414-43414-510</td> <td>Improvements</td> <td>151,746</td> <td>453,011</td> <td>415,933</td> <td>380,400</td> <td>584,175</td> <td>203,775</td> <td>53.57%</td>

• county road project amount

  County Project amount shown below the Road Improvement Fund table.

  capital_project · road improvement fund · FY 2026

  $560,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 30↗August 20, 2025 PacketCounty Project 560,000

• additional road project amount after county project

  Additional amount shown below the Road Improvement Fund table after County Project.

  capital_project · road improvement fund · FY 2026

  $24,175

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 30↗August 20, 2025 PacketCounty Project 560,000 24,175

• proposed 2026 equipment replacement expenditures

  Proposed 2026 Equipment Replacement total expenditures.

  capital_project · equipment replacement fund · FY 2026

  $118,808

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 31↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td></td> <td>Total Expenditures</td> <td>245,157</td> <td>344,679</td> <td>529,733</td> <td>16,950</td> <td>118,808</td> <td>101,858</td> <td>600.93%</td>

• proposed 2026 equipment replacement transfer in

  Proposed 2026 transfer into Equipment Replacement.

  transfer · equipment replacement fund · FY 2026

  $40,000

  transfer

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 31↗August 20, 2025 Packet<td>701-39200</td> <td>Transfer In</td> <td>-</td> <td>6,000</td> <td>-</td> <td>-</td> <td>40,000</td> <td>40,000</td> <td>100.00%</td>

• Tool CAT/Bob CAT

  Tool CAT/Bob CAT.

  capital_project · equipment replacement fund · FY 2026

  $78,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 31↗August 20, 2025 Packet<tr> <td>Tool CAT/Bob CAT</td> <td>78,000</td> </tr>

• box for truck

  Box for truck.

  capital_project · equipment replacement fund · FY 2026

  $30,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 31↗August 20, 2025 Packet<tr> <td>Box for truck</td> <td>30,000</td> </tr>

• network computer

  Network Computer.

  capital_project · equipment replacement fund · FY 2026

  $10,000

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 31↗August 20, 2025 Packet<tr> <td>Network Computer</td> <td>10,000</td> </tr>

• final payment for Rescue Engine

  Final payment for Rescue Engine.

  debt_service · equipment replacement fund · FY 2026

  $808

  outflow

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 31↗August 20, 2025 Packet<th>Final payment for Rescue Engine</th> <th>808</th>

• bucket truck discussion threshold

  Budget discussion threshold for postponing bucket-truck discussion to August 27.

  estimate · bucket truck discussion · FY 2026

  $50,000

  unknown

  Council approval status: not yet on record.

  p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesIf the dollar amount reaches $50,000 or more, this discussion will be tabled until August 27th.

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• Consultant Yager went through the memo and made changes since the last meeting.

  — Consultant Yager

  What this is about
  Budget changes compared with an earlier budget meeting.

  p. 1↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesConsultant Yager went through the memo and made changes since the last meeting.

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• City staff and the consultant discussed the budget on July 23rd. As a result of the discussions held on July 23rd, and new estimates for debt service levy needs, staff is proposing an overall increase in the levy of $212,145.

  — Lori Yager

  What this is about
  Staff and consultant discussion of the proposed 2026 budget on July 23, 2025.

  p. 4↗August 20, 2025 PacketCity staff and the consultant discussed the budget on July 23rd. As a result of the discussions held on July 23rd, and new estimates for debt service levy needs, staff is proposing an overall increase in the levy of $212,145.

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• Fire Chief Miller to review the option of charging for fire services as had been done in the past until November 2018.

  What this is about
  Past practice of charging for fire services before November 2018.

  p. 2↗August 20, 2025 Signed MinutesFire Chief Miller to review the option of charging for fire services as had been done in the past until November 2018.

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• City Council requested that staff strive to maintain a fund balance above 40% at year-end for future uses and availability.

  — Lori Yager

  What this is about
  Council's prior fund-balance target for budget planning.

  p. 4↗August 20, 2025 PacketCity Council requested that staff strive to maintain a fund balance above 40% at year-end for future uses and availability.

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Sources

Every document and recording archived for this meeting.

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  August 20, 2025 Packet

  Packet · 2025-08-20

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  August 20, 2025 Signed Minutes

  Minutes · 2025-08-20

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• Document

  August 20, 2025 Agenda

  Agenda · 2025-08-20

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